Lima Beans
High fiber and protein alongside a low glycemic index give a slow, sustained glucose release.
FatTonic Facts
Lima Beans · per serving 1 cup cooked (170g)
Excellent · strongly supports fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 8 | −17.6 |
| Sugar (g) | 3 | −2.4 |
| Processing | whole | 0.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 13 | +20.8 |
| Protein (g) | 14 | +9.8 |
| Capped at 100 | raw 110.6 | = 100 |
| Glycemic index | 32 | |
| Carbs (g) | 39 | |
| Fat (g) | 1 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 172422 (Lima beans, thin seeded (baby), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026; sugar not in this record.
Glycemic index: per-food source not yet recorded.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 170 g): carbs 23.3, fiber 7.7, protein 8, fat 0.4 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: fiber 13 g set it, +20.8 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 172422.
Its protein content supports satiety and helps preserve muscle while you lose fat. The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Lima Beans scores 100, rated Excellent. It scores higher than 75% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does lima beans spike insulin?
Glycemic load 8 for 1 cup cooked (170g); FatTonic Score 100/100 — it strongly supports fat-burning.
Is lima beans good for fat loss?
Excellent (100/100): lima beans strongly supports fat-burning.
Better in legumes
Lima Beans ties for the best in legumes on this index.